The difference between rotary tube furnace and tubular furnace
The main differences between the rotary tube furnace and the tubular furnace are as follows:
1. Heating uniformity
- Rotary tube furnace: Since the furnace tube can rotate, the material is constantly turned and mixed in the furnace tube, and the heating is more uniform.
- Tubular furnace: Generally, the furnace tube is fixed, the material is relatively static, there may be a certain temperature gradient, and the heating uniformity is relatively inferior.
2. Application scenarios
- Rotary tube furnace: More suitable for experiments and production with high requirements for material heating uniformity, such as some complex chemical reactions, crystal growth, etc.
- Tubular furnace: Commonly used in general heating, annealing, sintering and other processes, with a wide range of applications.
3. Treatment effect
- Rotary tube furnace: Can better promote the reaction, improve reaction efficiency and product quality.
- Tubular furnace: Can meet basic needs in some simple heat treatment processes.
4. Structural complexity
- Rotary tube furnace: The structure is relatively complex and needs to be equipped with a rotating device and a corresponding transmission system.
- Tube furnace: The structure is relatively simple, usually only fixed furnace tubes and heating elements.
5. Cost
- Rotary tube furnace: Due to its complex structure and special functions, the cost is usually higher than the tube furnace.
6. Operation difficulty
- Rotary tube furnace: The operation is relatively complex, and parameters such as rotation speed need to be precisely controlled.
- Tube furnace: The operation is relatively simple and easy to master.
In short, the choice of rotary tube furnace or tube furnace should be based on specific experimental or production requirements, budget, operating skills and other factors.